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Originally Posted by kipps
If it were me, I wouldn't bother trying to pull those bearings, but would cut them out instead. A die grinder would take a while, but would be reasonably controlled, and likely less frustrating than trying to pull them.
Slice the cage with the die grinder, and remove the rollers. Cut through the outer race, trying to minimize contact with the axle housing. Once you've cut the outer race completely through, it should practically fall out.
But I've never done this on that particular axle. I only speak from experience with other bearings that need to be extracted from blind holes.
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That may be an option, however, it seems a little more radical.
I'm on the fence about replacing the bearings, I just thought that since I was this deep in, I should maybe change them out.
That puller set from Harbor Freight still requires a slide hammer, so I still have to get one of those.
Geez - nothing is ever easy.